US EditionVirginia early voting begins Friday for the 2025 primary election
- Virginia began in-person early voting on Friday, May 2, 2025, ahead of its statewide primary election on June 17.
- The primary follows the nomination of Republican candidates for statewide offices, while Democrats compete in contested races for attorney general, lieutenant governor, and House of Delegates seats.
- Democratic ballots include six candidates for lieutenant governor and two for attorney general, and absentee ballots must be requested by June 6 and returned by June 17 postmarked, received by June 20.
- Voters must register by May 27 to participate, and election officials certify results by July 1; Democratic primaries occur in all 133 localities, while only 31 hold Republican primaries.
- These primaries will determine party nominees for the November general election, shaping key statewide and local contests, with no primary held for governor due to single candidates per party.
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Virginia primary early voting is underway: Key dates to know
Early voting is underway in Virginia’s primary election, and the contest will set up what’s to come in November. Races on the primary ballot for statewide office are Democratic candidates for Attorney General and Lieutenant Governor. The Republican nominees have already been chosen in those races. Some voters will also be casting ballots in the races for the Virginia House of Delegates. You can find your polling place using Virginia’s Citizen Po…
Primary season begins as early voting kicks off Friday and Virginians start shaping the 2025 ballot
Early voting in the June 17 primaries starts May 2. (Photo by Charlotte Rene Woods/Virginia Mercury)Virginia voters can begin casting ballots Friday, May 2, as early voting opens for the June 17 primary elections. These primaries will determine party nominees for key statewide offices and legislative seats ahead of the November general election, which could reshape the state’s political landscape. While Virginia’s gubernatorial race between Rep…
Only one Republican incumbent in the House of Delegates will face a primary: Del. Terry Austin
Early voting in the June 17 primary begins May 2. For information on who’s running and election deadlines, see our Voter Guide.The singular Republican incumbent to see a primary challenger in this year’s House of Delegates races is an unexpected one, according to one lawmaker. Sen. Todd Pillion, R-Washington County, said that Del. Terry Austin, R-Botetourt County, was the last person that he and other members of the General Assembly expected to …
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